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    Quote Originally Posted by heavyD View Post
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    I will give GM credit for the green color. Looks good on that car.
    The funny thing is that the car in the vid is red and they shopped the thumbnail... lol

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    What's the latest talk about when these things will be in stock at dealerships? Two of them are on the ground @ GSL today.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Masked Bandit View Post
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    What's the latest talk about when these things will be in stock at dealerships? Two of them are on the ground @ GSL today.
    Well handily I’ll be heading there in about an hour so might check them out in person.

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    Wonder how many preorders are going to fall through?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ercchry View Post
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    Wonder how many preorders are going to fall through?
    At least one person in the Alberta Corvettes group has decided not to take delivery of his car that arrived this week, VIN #90.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Twin_Cam_Turbo View Post
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    At least one person in the Alberta Corvettes group has decided not to take delivery of his car that arrived this week, VIN #90.
    COVID or disappointed at the car?

    Given $cdn being so low, if you can get it for MSRP, isn't this like driving virtually free for the 1st year or 2?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Xtrema View Post
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    COVID or disappointed at the car?

    Given $cdn being so low, if you can get it for MSRP, isn't this like driving virtually free for the 1st year or 2?
    Financial related I believe.

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    Not bad. First time ever I'd consider getting a Vette.

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    I can see why some buyers are swapping out wheels pretty quick - the white does not work with silver wheels and the wheel arch gap is quite large (for exotics)

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    It's a pretty beautiful vehicle. I will always struggle with the lack of originality as GM has blatantly copied Ferrari and with the C7 everything that was awesome about Chrysler for so long... The C7 was the perfect blend of Viper and Vette. However, I love Ferrari's 812 which is honestly, somewhat of an American Corvette "copy" so it's hard to say, particularly without having driven the units.

    I think everyone can/should agree that the first 2020 C8 units not hitting the road until Q2 of 2020 is a big letdown. My friend won't get his until June... That's just not a 2020 by that point.
    I'm also blown away at the lack of paper horsepower from such a massive engine in this eloquent mid/rear configuration. It's laughable, really - isn't it? But - if the unit performs, then it's just another fine example of the US vehicle methodology shining.

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    Quote Originally Posted by revelations View Post
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    I can see why some buyers are swapping out wheels pretty quick - the white does not work with silver wheels and the wheel arch gap is quite large (for exotics)
    Yeah there is something super wrong with these wheels. They stand out in a bad way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by revelations View Post
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    I can see why some buyers are swapping out wheels pretty quick - the white does not work with silver wheels and the wheel arch gap is quite large (for exotics)
    Corvette is still more GT than exotic. I guess they have to keep something to not to piss off the old fan base completely.

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    Not bad. First time ever I'd consider getting a Vette.
    Pretty good bang for $ for $100K OTD.

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    Those cars are likely in transport mode and haven’t had the shipping blocks removed yet, they probably will settle a little lower when they are ready for delivery.

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    Just because it's mid engine, doesn't mean it's an exotic. It's still a <$100k American car.

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    My friend had ordered one last year, his has arrived and he will be taking delivery in the next few days. Looking forward to seeing it.

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    I am generally a fan of the design (especially considering $/perf), but i cannot un-see the fact that it looks like they designed the rear end with a priority on trunk size over design language. The fact that they were handcuffed with their trunk requirement really makes the rear end awkward, thankfully the optional spoiler helps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cjblair View Post
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    Just because it's mid engine, doesn't mean it's an exotic. It's still a <$70k American car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by beyond_ban View Post
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    I am generally a fan of the design (especially considering $/perf), but i cannot un-see the fact that it looks like they designed the rear end with a priority on trunk size over design language. The fact that they were handcuffed with their trunk requirement really makes the rear end awkward, thankfully the optional spoiler helps.
    I like it more as a vert... the big rear deck almost has a CGT-est feel to it

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    Quote Originally Posted by cjblair View Post
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    Just because it's mid engine, doesn't mean it's an exotic. It's still a <$100k American car.
    It LOOKS like an exotic - to me anyway. My old CLK55 has a smaller wheel arch gap .... haha

    Also - not just blocks.



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    Quote Originally Posted by beyond_ban View Post
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    I am generally a fan of the design (especially considering $/perf), but i cannot un-see the fact that it looks like they designed the rear end with a priority on trunk size over design language. The fact that they were handcuffed with their trunk requirement really makes the rear end awkward, thankfully the optional spoiler helps.
    They had to make room for the T tops to be stored there, along with stuff.

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    I wish they kept the round taillights as a nod to its heritage, but conform it to the exotic feel of the rest of the car.
    Something like the Arrinera Hussarya, which funny enough has its engine based on GM's LS3...

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